Uh oh! Competition for the Pursuit Rated 150

[Bob Rosadini]

Time to put the 7.3 into the Pursuit 150....Not that it is needed or makes sense, but.......monkey see, monkey do!

 

Chevy launches first pursuit-rated Silverado

Hard Working Trucks Staff (HWT)

Mar 30, 2022

Chevrolet

Chevy debuted its first pursuit-rated Silverado today.

The 2023 Silverado Police Pursuit Vehicle is a crew-cab, short-bed, four-wheel drive truck designed for high speeds and dynamic capability with the added comfort and ample storage capacity needed for an everyday patrol vehicle.

“We are constantly having conversations with customers and evaluating how we can better meet their needs,” said Ed Peper, U.S. vice president of GM Fleet. “Our 25 years of engineering Tahoe police pursuit vehicles coupled with Chevrolet’s 100 years of truck success, puts us in a great position to deliver a truly capable Silverado PPV for our customers.”

The Silverado PPV shares several popular Tahoe PPV performance underpinnings. Highlights include a 355-hp 5.3-liter V8, standard 10-speed automatic transmission and six-piston Brembo brake front calipers with 16-inch rotors for increased brake durability. Performance is optimized with a standard heavy-duty engine air filter.

Ensuring confidence on the road while at top speeds, the Silverado PPV features a certified speedometer, 20-inch black steel wheels borrowed from the Tahoe PPV and 20-inch Goodyear all-terrain speed-rated tires. The turning radius is an impressive 46.9 feet. To fill the non-pursuit needs of transporting trailers for marine and mounted divisions, the Silverado PPV comes standard with a 9,300-pound max towing capacity. When duties take the Silverado PPV off road, the truck comes standard with:

• Rancho shocks, included with the Silverado’s proven Z71 off-road package
• Locking rear differential
• Skid plate

 

An available 2-inch lifted suspension further bolsters the Silverado PPV’s off-road credentials and sets it apart from the competition. It enables the available best-in-class 11.35-inch ground clearance and increases approach angle to an impressive 25.9 degrees.

Ready for upfits

A long-standing supplier to law enforcement agencies, Chevrolet knows the importance of offering a variety of available specialty equipment options that enable easy upfitting², which include:

• Auxiliary wiring circuits for easy installation of wiring to connect the truck’s horn and siren.
• Surveillance Mode circuit that allows an upfitter to easily install lighting control. Once a third party installs the wiring, the circuit enables control over the truck’s exterior and interior lighting, allowing for discretion while on patrol.
• Five upfitter switches for simple linking to the controls used most frequently.
• Optional deletion of front center seat so departments can customize the cockpit of their vehicle to meet their needs.
• LED or halogen spot lamps.

To help reduce customer costs and upfit time, the truck is equipped with standard head and taillamp flashers.

Interior Comforts and Competitive Storage Options  

To help officers get in the vehicle and on the road quickly, the truck features remote keyless entry, standard push to start and a standard column shifter. With available power cloth seats, the driver can adjust the seat for their needs easily as well. The interior is easily cleaned thanks to available heavy-duty vinyl flooring and rear seats.

Officers carry numerous important digital devices to stay connected to their team. The Silverado PPV includes a 220-amp alternator and two 120-volt outlets to help devices stay powered while away from the base. An optional upfitter switch bank is also available with three 30-amp and two 20-amp circuits for emergency equipment.

 

[akirby]

So they launch a 5.3L V8 with 355 hp/383 lb/ft to compete with the pursuit F150 400 hp/500 lb/ft.  Sounds about right.

[DeluxeStang]

49 minutes ago, akirby said:

So they launch a 5.3L V8 with 355 hp/383 lb/ft to compete with the pursuit F150 400 hp/500 lb/ft.  Sounds about right.

All while being several years late to the party compared to ford. Typical GM.

[Bob Rosadini]

Well guys I hope you are right.  But as I see it, seems to me the Tahoe does okay in the police segment.  Town next to me has a new chief.  He is a bow tie guy.  All current vehicles are Explorers.  I can see a guy like that jumping at this.  Its not about the HP/Torque.  It is more about everyday capability and long term life. My two sons and I have/had 8 Ecoboost vehicles.  No issues.  But which is simpler? a push rod V-8? or an Ecoboost?

 

And my local department has a "pursuit rated" 150.  Just what we need.   In case Mass Troopers ask for help on interstate that goes through town?

[akirby]

23 minutes ago, Bob Rosadini said:

Well guys I hope you are right.  But as I see it, seems to me the Tahoe does okay in the police segment.  Town next to me has a new chief.  He is a bow tie guy.  All current vehicles are Explorers.  I can see a guy like that jumping at this.  Its not about the HP/Torque.  It is more about everyday capability and long term life. My two sons and I have/had 8 Ecoboost vehicles.  No issues.  But which is simpler? a push rod V-8? or an Ecoboost?

 

And my local department has a "pursuit rated" 150.  Just what we need.   In case Mass Troopers ask for help on interstate that goes through town?

My town already has Tahoes and Silverados.  I don’t think pursuit rated makes much difference for 90% of them.  County has explorers.

[Bob Rosadini]

1 hour ago, akirby said:

My town already has Tahoes and Silverados.  I don’t think pursuit rated makes much difference for 90% of them.  County has explorers.

Oh I agree-hence my sarcasm about my small  town has one in case troopers need help on Interstate. Again the old saying.."nothing outruns a Motorola".  And Mass State Police is virtually a 100% Explorer fleet.

[Chrisgb]

In many cases, municipalities will opt on to a county or state bid, choosing to go with the lowest bid the state gets for a specific brand or the lowest overall. This way, the munis get the same level of political entity discount the states get which is generally larger than they would get on their own. We have Chevrolet everything in our town of 4500: cruisers, city pickups, brushfire trucks, staff car(s). Bid with the state, serviced at our town's Chevy dealer.

[92LX302]

1 hour ago, Bob Rosadini said:

Well guys I hope you are right.  But as I see it, seems to me the Tahoe does okay in the police segment.  Town next to me has a new chief.  He is a bow tie guy.  All current vehicles are Explorers.  I can see a guy like that jumping at this.  Its not about the HP/Torque.  It is more about everyday capability and long term life. My two sons and I have/had 8 Ecoboost vehicles.  No issues.  But which is simpler? a push rod V-8? or an Ecoboost?

 

And my local department has a "pursuit rated" 150.  Just what we need.   In case Mass Troopers ask for help on interstate that goes through town?

 Our department has a mixedc fleet of Ford PIU (past gen and current gen) as well as a PPV Tahoe. 

 

Lets just say the "simpler push rod V8" is the least reliable vehicle of our fleet. 

[92merc]

Our local PD's are mostly Explorers.  But county sheriff's switched to Dodge Durangos.  The Highway Patrol is switching to Tahoe's.  Mainly because the overall range for highway driving is further with the bigger tanks.  But they do miss the HP of the Explorers.